Sedation Can Be Helpful if You Have High Dental Anxiety or a Strong Gag Reflex

Oral sedation can be very effective at controlling anxiety or a strong gag reflex. With oral sedation, medication is taken prior to the dental appointment. We ask patients to come to their appointment an hour early to receive the medication. The pills are placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. We typically use triazolam, midazolam, or lorazepam depending on the situation. It is absolutely imperative that patients have a responsible person to escort you home after the appointment, and as you are impaired, driving should be avoided for 24 hours.